How to get from Springfield Union Station to Cranston, RI by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Springfield Union Station to Cranston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Springfield station to New Haven station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 21 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop C) station to Park & Reservoir (At Reservoir After Lyden) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 29 min.

269min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 2121
Walk to Cranston, RI
Leaves from Springfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Springfield
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Haven
    87 min
  • 4
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    85 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop C)
    ID 016435
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Ccri Warwick Via Reservoir Ave
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park & Reservoir (At Reservoir After Lyden)
    ID 010925
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cranston, RI
    Walk to
    Cranston, RI
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, ACELA and 22

To get from Springfield Union Station to Cranston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Springfield station to New Haven station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 22 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop C) station to Pontiac Before Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 32 min.

272min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 2222
Walk to Cranston, RI
Leaves from Springfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Springfield
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Haven
    87 min
  • 4
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    85 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop C)
    ID 016435
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Ccri Warwick Via Pontiac Ave
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pontiac Before Park
    ID 010770
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cranston, RI
    Walk to
    Cranston, RI
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Springfield Union Station to Cranston, RI

The distance between Springfield Union Station, Boston and Cranston, RI, Boston is approximately 174.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 269 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Springfield Union Station to Cranston, RI by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Springfield Union Station

Springfield Union Station is located at Springfield Union Station, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Springfield Union Station.

Train stations close to Springfield Union Station:

  • Springfield

Bus stations close to Springfield Union Station:

  • Springfield Union Station
  • Union Station Springfield
  • Main / Worthington

Public transit stations close to Cranston, RI, Boston

Cranston, RI is located at Cranston, RI, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Park & Rolfe (Before Park).

Bus stations close to Cranston, RI:

  • Park & Rolfe (Before Park)
  • Park & Rolfe (After Park)
  • Reservoir Before Legion

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, ACELA and 22

To get from Springfield Union Station to Cranston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Springfield station to New Haven station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 22 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop C) station to Pontiac Before Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 32 min.

272min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 2222
Walk to Cranston, RI
Leaves from Springfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Springfield
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Haven
    87 min
  • 4
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    85 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop C)
    ID 016435
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Ccri Warwick Via Pontiac Ave
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pontiac Before Park
    ID 010770
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cranston, RI
    Walk to
    Cranston, RI
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Springfield Union Station to Cranston, RI?

    The fastest way takes 269 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line ACELA, Bus line 21.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Springfield Union Station to Cranston, RI?

    The alternative route takes 272 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line ACELA, Bus line 22.

  • Is there a direct train between Springfield Union Station and Cranston, RI in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Springfield Union Station to Cranston, RI in Boston?

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Springfield station near Springfield Union Station to Norfolk station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Cranston, RI station near Cranston, RI in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Springfield Union Station to Cranston, RI in Boston by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Springfield Union Station and Cranston, RI in Boston by train and bus is about 4 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Springfield Union Station to get to Cranston, RI in Boston?

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the Springfield station near Springfield Union Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Springfield Union Station and Cranston, RI in Boston?

    Get off the train at the Cranston, RI stop, which is closest to Cranston, RI in Boston.

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